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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.87, 2,132.87 and 448.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.87, 2,132.87 and 448.04 is: 672.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.87 : 2,132.87 = 448.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.87/2,132.87 = 448.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.87x = 2,132.87 × 448.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.87x = 955,614.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,614.17/1,421.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.09

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